Mad River United Soccer

MRU: Costs

Summer/Fall 2012

Despite rising costs, MRU has NOT INCREASED FEES   this year.  

Last year, we changed our fee structure to a “One Fee” model, which we will continue with for this year.  It is important to note that we have not raised any fees. We have eliminated the monthly club dues, and rolled them into a sum which includes registration, uniform, coach pay, field dues, and other expenses. In doing so, we eliminated much of the burden of collecting monthly fees placed on team treasurers and providing parents a more transparent cost assessment at the beginning of the season.

We are offering two payment options: 

1) Pay total amount at registration, or 

2) Pay dues in 3 installments.

Families who volunteer 10 hours will receive a $100 rebate, excluding volunteering for the Redwood Classic.  All MRU families are expected to volunteer at the Redwood Classic.

FEE SCHEDULES

U11 AND UP

Total Fees: $400  

Payment Plan A: $100 due at registration

$100 due June 1, July 1, August 1

Payment Plan B: $100 due at registration

$75 due May 1, June 1, July 1, August 1

U10 AND UNDER

Total Fees: $280  

Payment Plan: $70 due at registration

$70 due June 1, July 1, August 1


NOTE: Travel costs, coaches travel costs, team equipment, and tournaments are NOT included in the “Team Fees.”

-Fundraising


This is an underused resource at MRU.  Team fundraising can go along way in helping with costs for everyone.  Potential ideas include...


  • Team carwash
  • Bottle/Can Drive
  • Hotdog BBQ at ACE Hardware
  • Sell team sponsorship
  • "My Sports Dreams" Fundraiser
  • Polar Bear Plunge
  • "Adopt a Player"
  • Popcorn Sale
  • The list can go on and on!

All of these funds can go directly to offset tournament fees, coach travel, and team travel.  If enough money is raised it can even go toward general team fees!

Please take full advantage of these opportunities.  Not only will you generate funds for your teams, but it will be a great team building experience for them outside of the soccer field!


-Travel

We live an in absolutely amazing place.  Unfortunately in the world of youth soccer this amazing place means we will be traveling an awful lot for games!


With more than half of our games on the road every year, travel becomes a major factor in the season.  With this in mind we recommend appointing a "team travel agent" for each team.  This person would be in charge of securing a "team rate" at a preferred hotel, as well as providing appropriate directions for the team.  


If all of the team travel agents work together in order to negotiate larger blocks of rooms it will results in even cheaper hotel rooms.  Remember there is strength in numbers!


Keys for a Successful Road Trip!

  • Players need proper food and rest.  Set a curfew as a team and stick to it!
  • Figure out adequate food options prior to the trip.  That way players can avoid fast food whenever possible.
  • Since there could be as many as five games in a weekend dedicate time for rest.  Without it the players performance will suffer on the field.
  • Consider requiring players to wear MRU gear while in the hotel.  Many times multiple teams will be staying in the same location.  Wearing MRU gear will ensure that our players are on their best behavior because they won't be able to blame an action on another team.
  • Remember while on the road players represent MRU and Humboldt County.  Be on best behavior as individuals actions reflect on our club as a whole!